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Take a tour

Take a tour, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  The tours aren't very long, it is a small Island and they will show you the main sights, Cptn Morgan's cave, The blow hole, The natural Pool, The view from the Highest point on the Island, and generally tours of Colonial houses. It's a good way to get a feel for the place,... 

A Must Do, Aquarium Cay

A Must Do, Aquarium Cay, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  Not to be confused with the Decameron Aquarium, The Aquarium Cay is a little Island off San Andres that attrackts a huge variaty of fish. This is the easiest snorkeling and fish watching I've ever done. Even if you don't snorkel, hell, even if you don't swim, you can wade... 

Natural Pool

Natural Pool, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  The area known as the Natural pool has water so clear that you can look fown from the cliffs above and clearly see fish swiming under 10 FT of water. If you go bring your bathing suit. You can jupm in from about 10 or 15 feet up and see a ton of fish attrackted by bread... 

Jonny Cay

Jonny Cay, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  Jonney Cay has berhaps the most perfect beaches I've been to. The Sand is soft, White Coral sand that doesn't heat up in the sun. There are palm treas just off the beach for shade and Coconut drinks and grilled food avalible from shacks on the Island. Just out to sea the... 

The Beach at Isleno

The Beach at Isleno, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  While the Aquarium might be the bedst Decameron Hotel, the Isleno has the best beach. Luckly, if you stay at one you are welcome at them all and anyway the beach in front is public. It has the nice long cresent shape and soft white coral sand that doesn't heat up like other... 

Johnny Cay

Johnny Cay, San Andrés

 Sleepy939 Says:  Simply amazing, probably the best beach on the entire island! It's a short boat ride past the barrier reef, then a short ride you arrive. I spent the whole day there, relaxing and enjoying the beach. There's not much to really see there, but in comparison to San Andres, it's... 

Hotels  

Hotel El Dorado

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Restaurants  

Margherita Carbonara: Don't miss this mouth watering Italian paradise

Margherita Carbonara: Don't miss this mouth watering Italian paradise, San Andrés

 turtledove2 Says:  Hmm what can I say....The BEST food and wonderful staff. This place is located across from theLord Pierre Hotel and is famous for its spaghetti carbonara (secret recipe). The pizzas are to die for and the service is enjoyable (Say hello to Bruno for me). Do go here when you... 

La Bruja: The Best of the Decameron

La Bruja: The Best of the Decameron, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  Specializing in Seafood but with other options as well, La Bruja is the best of the Decameron resturants. This place manages to feel like a fine dining resturant, while many at Decameron can have a cafeteria feel. I would recomend it to anyone staying at the resorts, I'm not... 

Transportation  

To get to the other Islands

To get to the other Islands, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  To get around San Andres, your feet or a scooter will do fine but to get over to Jonney Cay or Aquarium Cay you'll need a boat. Come out of the Decameron Aquarium Take a left and you'll come to a boat dock that can get you there. 

Tourist Traps  

The Blow Hole

The Blow Hole, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  Another hole everyone looks into. I'm acctually told that this is cool when the tide is right. The Blow hole is the end of a tunel that runs from the Ocean and up to the surface about 100 yards away. Whern the waves hit right the water flows through the hole and explodes... 

Morgan's cave

Morgan's cave, San Andrés

 MrRandMcnally Says:  A must see on all the little tours of the Island this hole in the ground is realy just a hole in the ground. As the tourist file past and get eaten my mosquitos I wondered what the draw was to this flooded cave. The Answer is in the mystique of Pirates. While there is no... 

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 Simply amazing, probably the best beach on the entire island! It's a short boat ride past the barrier reef, then a short ride you arrive. I spent the whole day... 

 

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Caribbean Hideaway

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 San Andres is a Colombian Island Located far to the north of where you would expect Colombian territory. It is acctually off the Nicaraguan cost, there are even disputes as to Ownership with the... 

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First Time Traveling

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 Well after much debate on where to go for a much needed vacation, I decided on Columbia. I must say though that at first I thought it may be a bad idea, as I was completely caught up in the media... 

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Get the most out of an island paradise

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 I have been to San Andres numerous times and I am never disappointed. Best time to go is of course Summer months when the place is buzzing and the sun is HOT. If you like Kite Surfing or Scuba Diving... 

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a lot more crowded than Providencia

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 I've got some interesting experiences in San Andrés. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Just a Picture of San Andres

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 I've got some interesting experiences in San Andrés. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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